Adviser Asif Mahmud has stated that attempts are being made to create a misleading perception about him for political purposes. Addressing the recent rumors and allegations involving his former Assistant Personal Secretary (APS), he clarified that he himself had formally requested the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to launch an investigation.

Mahmud emphasized that in post-July Uprising Bangladesh, there is a national commitment to hold anyone involved in corruption accountable, regardless of their identity. He highlighted that the impartiality and professionalism of constitutional institutions are key indicators of progress in the new Bangladesh.

He further noted that he has instructed all concerned, including the relevant ministry, to fully cooperate with the investigation regarding his former APS.